The Fun Factory Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 30 minutes ago, HKP90 said: Thirty years of hurt, never stopped me dreaming. I'd rather it be 28 years thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Some interesting finds in the New York Times archive- 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 People don't realise what an absolute titan we were between about 1890-1930. Most people around the world who liked football knew of us, most successful team in the country by far, definitely up there comparably with the likes of Real Madrid today. That's why we have so many references in literature of the time, so many teams play in claret and blue, even people and teams in other sports wore claret and blue in our image. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain_Townsend Posted April 25 Popular Post Share Posted April 25 We were the first super club really. World famous and the trophy haul of that era wasn't surpassed until Liverpool in the 70s. That's why we should value our heritage as we move forward in a New era. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nor-Cal Villan Posted 43 minutes ago Share Posted 43 minutes ago (edited) New here, hope this is an appropriate place for this post. Became a Villa supporter in 2011, as all in as someone living in the U.S. can be without yet being able to attend matches (am I a plastic?). I am fairly solid on my contemporary AV knowledge but lacking in deep history. What books would you all recommend for someone in my place? I have searched on the Internet but have yet to find any that appear to be definitive. Would really appreciate any suggestions, especially books that are still in print/won’t cost an arm & leg Edited 43 minutes ago by Nor-Cal Villan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted 28 minutes ago Share Posted 28 minutes ago 12 minutes ago, Nor-Cal Villan said: New here, hope this is an appropriate place for this post. Became a Villa supporter in 2011, as all in as someone living in the U.S. can be without yet being able to attend matches (am I a plastic?). I am fairly solid on my contemporary AV knowledge but lacking in deep history. What books would you all recommend for someone in my place? I have searched on the Internet but have yet to find any that appear to be definitive. Would really appreciate any suggestions, especially books that are still in print/won’t cost an arm & leg Villa Park 100 Years by Simon Inglis is my all-time favourite Villa book. The Aston Villa Story published in 1993 (Dean Saunders on the cover) is great too. Aston Villa Greats by Leon Hickman is also a belter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted 24 minutes ago VT Supporter Share Posted 24 minutes ago 18 minutes ago, Nor-Cal Villan said: New here, hope this is an appropriate place for this post. Became a Villa supporter in 2011, as all in as someone living in the U.S. can be without yet being able to attend matches (am I a plastic?). I am fairly solid on my contemporary AV knowledge but lacking in deep history. What books would you all recommend for someone in my place? I have searched on the Internet but have yet to find any that appear to be definitive. Would really appreciate any suggestions, especially books that are still in print/won’t cost an arm & leg Yot are not plastic you are fantasic for choosing the right team! Aston Villa Chronicles if you want to go back to the beginning 1874 - 1924 Or try and find the Aston Villa History BBC Video from around 1989 If possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor-Cal Villan Posted 24 minutes ago Share Posted 24 minutes ago 3 minutes ago, Stephen_Evans said: Villa Park 100 Years by Simon Inglis is my all-time favourite Villa book. The Aston Villa Story published in 1993 (Dean Saunders on the cover) is great too. Aston Villa Greats by Leon Hickman is also a belter. Thank you kindly, Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor-Cal Villan Posted 22 minutes ago Share Posted 22 minutes ago 1 minute ago, S-Platt said: Yot are not plastic you are fantasic for choosing the right team! Aston Villa Chronicles if you want to go back to the beginning 1874 - 1924 Or try and find the Aston Villa History BBC Video from around 1989 If possible. You’re too kind, and thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted 16 minutes ago Share Posted 16 minutes ago 7 minutes ago, S-Platt said: Or try and find the Aston Villa History BBC Video from around 1989 If possible. Agreed, there has never been and probably never will be a better Villa programme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted 5 minutes ago Share Posted 5 minutes ago 10 minutes ago, Stephen_Evans said: Agreed, there has never been and probably never will be a better Villa programme. It used to be on YouTube but isn't any more. Ditto the Andy Grey 100 years at Villa Park video from 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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